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Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division

Published 2003

Interactive doctor-patient discussions with individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may require an interpreter to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. 

DOJ’s brief outlines the types of interpreter services including sign language, oral interpretation, cued speech, and Computer Assisted Real-time Transcription (CART).

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